I have come back from the far-off country and, let me tell you, it’s so good to be back home.
A Far-Off Country – Part Two
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Far-Off Country; Italian/English differences; PdS/Carta d’Identità
Tomorrow I go to a far-off country and continuing the theme of random pictures from Google images, here is one from typing in the title.
Unfortunately, it is business and not pleasure. Such is life. I am unlikely to be able to post anything.
Finally
Finally, I can confirm that V has had the full-time, permanent contract and signed it (which is, actually, more than I have done). He officially starts next Monday. This is such fabulous news and I am really pleased for him. It won’t stop him doing his fashion things either, so that’s really good.
Coming back with mixed feelings
We’ve had a lovely couple of days away. Enjoying the atmosphere, the climate, the country and, most importantly, friends’ company, good food and wine.
All those in pain say ‘aye’!
What a strange thing it is. Here, people, if they get hurt, don’t say ‘ow’, but ‘ai’ (pronounced aye).
I became blind
I can feel the wind on my face and my hair. I can feel the sway of the boat and the surge as it hits the waves. I can hear the engine and the sounds of the other passengers. It’s comfortable and I feel safe. I’m sitting next to Chiara. She is beautiful. Well, when I say that, her voice is beautiful. She has long, dark hair and a pretty face, although none of this I can see. It’s not that it’s night, it’s total darkness. Really. Not a single iota of light. I am blind. She often grasps for my hand. She has a delicate, slightly cold, hand. Long fingers, Sweet, like her.
Fresh air – Cough, splutter, cough!
Strange thing, this ‘getting fresh air’ or, as they often seem to say here ‘changing the air’. Continue reading
My mood, my books, a list of strange things about Italy/Italians
My mood is like the weather, sombre and grey. Spring? Where the hell is it? Continue reading
Aimless, goalless, nothingness
When we first came to Italy, we did nothing. Well, obviously we did things, but we had no jobs, no reason to get up in the morning, to leave the house (apart from the dog and buying food). We had money. It was the plan. It was what we had decided to do. Nothing. Just be there. See how life was. See what would happen in the future. Continue reading
Let me tell you how ill I am!
As those of you who know me may remember, I’m not one for illnesses. Sure I’ve had my fair share. I had an operation for a small hernia when I was about 8, had Spillaine’s Syndrome at about 35 and an op for a cartilage tear about 6 years ago. But that’s about it, really. Yes, I do get aches and pains but, really, you don’t want to know, so I won’t tell you. I don’t take aspirin or any other drugs as I reckon that one drug (smoking) is enough – oh yes, and alcohol. Continue reading